quinta-feira, 23 de setembro de 2010

HUMOUR A GALLARATE International Cartoon Contest - Gallarate (Italy)

we remember you to participate in 16th edition of HUMOUR A GALLARATE International Cartoon Contest - Gallarate (Italy) organized by Pro Loco of Gallarate and dedicated to Marco Biassoni (1930-2002) one of the greatest italian Masters of graphic, humour, cartoons and advertising.This year, Humour a Gallarate will be exhibited in the prestigious "MAGA" Museum Art http://www.museomaga.it

Theme: MODERN ARTSections: A) Graphics/Cartoon | B) Satire | C) CaricatureTotal Prizes:Grand Prix "Marco Biassoni" for the best work+ 1st Prize | Special Prize of Jury | 5 Special Mentions for each section (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire, Caricature)New 2010 > "Cava" Prize for the best work that combines humoristic beauty with the essentiality of graphic execution. This special prize is dedicated to Osvaldo Cavandoli - in art "Cava" - creator of the famous character "La Linea".Deadline: September 27, 2010 (the post-mark will provide the proof) > last days for participating in ! http://www.fanofunny.com/guests/humourgallarate/index.html

Attached the complete regulations and entry-form (doc format)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -REGULATIONS- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1) The contest is open to all cartoonists, illustrators and graphic artists from all over the world2) Theme: MODERN ARTSections: A) Graphics/Cartoon | B) Satire | C) CaricatureBeginning this year, there will also be instituted a special Section dedicated to Osvaldo Cavandoli - in art "Cava" - creator of the famous character "La Linea".It's possible to participate in all the sections.3) Entries: max. 3 works. The works must be original and accompanied by the author's photo or caricature, entry-form and biography. Each work should bear the signature or mark of the author and name, surname, address, phone number and other data on the back.The author have to indicate the section for each work/s.4) Size: A4 (21 x 29,7 cm)5) Technique: Free. Common graphic and digital prints will be accepted but only if signed by the author. Copies of ink and pencil drawings are not applicable. The works sent in digital form, by email or informatic devices, will not be considered for the awarding of prizes of Grand Prix "Marco Biassoni"; the works will be taken into consideration only for the exhibition and for the catalogue.All the works, included works sent in digital form, will be taken into consideration only for the "Cava" Prize.6) Deadline: September 27, 2010 (the post-mark will provide the proof)7) Prizes: the Jury will award the following prizes:Grand Prix "Marco Biassoni" for the best work1st Prize | Special Prize of Jury | 5 Special Mentions for each section (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire, Caricature)"Cava" Prize for the best work that combines humoristic beauty with the essentiality of graphic execution.8) Exhibition: October 17 - 24, 2010 at the "MAGA" Museum Art Gallarate.Opening ceremony: October 17, 2010 at 11,00 AM9) Catalogue: each selected author will receive a copy10) Property: the Organizers reserve the rights to reproduce the cartoons in catalogue, newspapers, or posters to promote the Contest and to exhibit a selection of works in other locations in Italy and other countries. All the works will not be returned and will be included in the " Humour Gallarate Collection ".

The works should be sent to:Pro Loco GallarateVicolo del Gambero n. 1021013 Gallarate (VA)ITALY